UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 13, 2011 (April 11, 2011)
CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
| Oklahoma | 1-13726 | 73-1395733 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File No.) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 6100 North Western Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | 73118 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
| (405) 848-8000 | ||
| (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) |
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Section 7 – Regulation FD
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On April 11, 2011, Chesapeake Energy Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that it provides full disclosure of chemicals used in the hydraulic fracture well completion process through a national publicly accessible registry. A copy of this press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.
On April 12, 2011, the Company issued a press release announcing the adoption of formal operating principles to further protect the environment and promote increased safe and responsible exploration and production performance. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits. See "Index to Exhibits" attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K, which is incorporated by reference herein.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION | |||
| By: | /s/ JENNIFER M. GRIGSBY | ||
| Jennifer M. Grigsby | |||
| Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary | |||
Date: April 13, 2011
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Document Description | ||
| 99.1 | Chesapeake Energy Corporation press release dated April 11, 2011 – Disclosure of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing | ||
| 99.2 | Chesapeake Energy Corporation press release dated April 12, 2011 – Adoption of formal operating principles | ||